The Charleston Riverview Hotel was recently transformed into the Charleston Marriott after a facility facelift. The hotel’s multimillion-
March 01, 2003
New Conference Center Slated for Sioux City
Stoney Creek Hospitality Corporation plans to break ground later this summer on the Stoney Creek Inn and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa.
March 01, 2003
Bloomington’s Wingate Inn Becomes Holiday Inn Express
The Wingate Inn, located here, was renamed the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington West June 25. As a part of its transformation,
March 01, 2003
Kalamazoo CVB Names New Leader
The Kalamazoo County CVB appointed Greg Ayers president, effective Aug. 6. Ayers previously worked as the director of the South Bend/Mishawaka [
March 01, 2003
Upgrades Set for Boston’s Ritz
Construction is under way on an $11 million renovation of The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common. The project is scheduled to finish by early 2008 and
March 01, 2003
Oklahoma City CVB Names Carrier President
Michael J. Carrier was named president of the Oklahoma City CVB, effective July 16. Carrier comes to his new position from working as general
March 01, 2003
New Orleans CVB Expands Sales Staff
The New Orleans Metropolitan CVB (NOMCVB) enlarged its staff with the addition of six sales managers. The additions include Kelly Buchler, who
March 01, 2003
Florida’s Harbor Beach Marriott Upgrading Rooms
Construction is in the works on a $25 million guest room renovation at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, located here, scheduled to finish
March 01, 2003
Historic Detroit Hotel to Become Doubletree
Plans are in the works for a complete transformation of Detroit’s historic Pick-Fort Shelby Hotel into a Doubletree Hotel after a major
March 01, 2003
Minneapolis Convention Center Director Dies
Gerard “Jerry” Gallagher, executive director of the Minneapolis Convention Center, died of a heart attack June 25. Gallagher began his
March 01, 2003
Room Renovation Set for Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay
The Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, located here, plans to debut a $150 million guest room renovation by the end of August. The resort, located
March 01, 2003
Florida’s Lee County CVB Names New Director
The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (LCVCB) appointed Suya Davenport as its executive director, effective June 28. The appointment is
March 01, 2003
NYC & Company Opens Offices in Asia
NYC & Company, New York’s marketing and tourism organization, expanded its efforts by opening three new offices in Asia. The offices
March 01, 2003
Delaware’s Kent County CVB Names New Director of Sales
Kimberly Bailey-Thomas was named director of sales for the Kent County Delaware CVB, effective June 11. Bailey-Thomas most recently worked with
March 01, 2003
IACC Develops Green Task Force
The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) formed a Green Task Force to help educate IACC-accredited conference centers about
March 01, 2003
Hyatt Regency Bellevue to Add Second Tower
The Hyatt Regency Bellevue broke ground June 28 on a 20-story hotel tower. Expected to open in July 2009, the tower will add 351 rooms to the
March 01, 2003
Renovations Continue at S.F.’s Sir Francis Drake
Upgrades are under way at the Sir Francis Drake, an upscale hotel in San Francisco’s Union Square district. The hotel plans to open a new
March 01, 2003
Hilton to Be Acquired by Blackstone
Hilton Hotels Corporation agreed to be purchased by The Blackstone Group in a deal worth approximately $26 billion, including debt. Hilton’s
March 01, 2003
Fort Worth Teams with Baltimore
The Fort Worth CVB entered into a sales partnership with the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association (BACVA) in an effort to cross-promote
March 01, 2003
Columbia, S.C., Names New Tourism Leader
Ric Luber was appointed president and CEO of the Midlands Authority for Conventions, Sports & Tourism here, effective July 2. In his new